In this post, I will review the first of three protein bars by WOLO, out of Bell, California. They are distributed by FAM FOODS LLC. These protein bars are geared towards the traveling public, with the first one, called the WOLO Protein WanderBar Peanut Butter Road Tripper being the bar I will taste in this post.
The packaging on the WOLO bars are quite unique, with a traveling theme on the front of each rapper. These bars have vitamin, zinc and turmeric, which is not found in all protein bars, so this bar is somewhat unique in that respect. The ingredients list is the typical protein bar fare, with a few that I haven’t seen much of.
List Of Ingredients
Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Pea Protein), Prebiotic Dietary Tapioca Fiber, Peanuts, Tapioca Syrup, Coconut Oil, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Vegetable Glycerine, Tapioca Starch, Coconut Flour, Water, Sunflower Lecithin, Turmeric, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Sea Salt, Almonds, Purified Stevia Extract, Zinc Gluconate.
The ingredients are not completely clean, however, there is turmeric, zinc and flaxseed, three ingredients that add a bit of an interesting twist to this protein bar. Flaxseed is very healthy and nutritious, and you can read about it’s health benefits here. I like the fact that this bar has flaxseed, as most of the other protein bars that I have tried don’t have this super food.
Important Nutrition Facts
Serving Size – 1 Bar, Calories 220, Total Fat 11g, Saturated Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 75mg, Total Carbohydrates 20g, Fiber 11g, Sugars 4g, Protein 16g.
This bar is relatively low in calories, has some cholesterol, and has 11g of fiber. With 16g of protein, this bar is healthy in my opinion, much better than eating a regular sugary candy bar.
My Honest Review
As I open the wrapper, I get a very mild peanut butter smell. The bar has two layers, the top layer is peanut butter nougat along with pieces of peanuts. This layer rests on top of a bar with the texture and consistency of a rice crispy treat.
The bar has a mild crunch, and although not really all that moist, softens up nicely as I chew. There is not a strong protein taste, but there is one. The flavor of the bar is extremely mild, boarding on bland, and is not sweet.
I would suggest that you drink a beverage if you decide to try this protein bar, as it is rather dry at first, but softens as I continue to chew. I can see where this bar could appeal to a traveler, or a hiker, as the texture is one that would hold up well in a backpack, and wouldn’t melt that quickly under outdoor conditions.
I like that this protein bar is crunchy and is not sweet, and it eats like a healthy snack without all the added sugar. It is a bit bland as I stated before, so don’t expect to be overpowered by an explosion of flavor, as this is not what this bar is about.
It is about eating a healthy snack in between meals, and I don’t consider it a product to eat to add a lot of muscle along with a workout program. But if you are out and about, walking or hiking or on a vacation and want a quick protein filled pick me up, with a nice amount of fiber, this bar is one you should try. No major surprises here, just a nutritious, quick and easy snack. Good stuff.
WOLO Protein WanderBar Peanut Butter Road Tripper
Pros
- Gluten Free
- 16g Protein Per Bar
- 11g Fiber Per Bar
- Low Sugar
Cons
- No Major Cons, Neutral Protein Bar
Hello Eric. I hope you are doing great. Thank you for sharing your review of WOLO Protein WanderBar Peanut Butter Road Tripper review. This review is informative. The ingredients and nutrition is cool. The mild butter smell is pleasant. Overall I think it is nutritional and fun to eat too.
WOLO Protein, although i never tasted this Peanut but try some similar to its, but the ingredient and nutritional facts are advantage than the one i took, i think i will give a try on this, thanks for revealing this.
But WOLO Protein without even sugar added i hope it really tasty, looking forward to get one. Without the lot of Nutritional facts there
Hi Ibrahim, thanks for stopping by!
I would pick up this type of protein only for the interesting design of the package. The details of the forest with high trees and the bus riding are just everything. I like the peanut butter smell too, so I think will not have any problem to consume it. Regarding the list of ingredients and nutrition, they are just in line with my actual need for training.
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Hi Eric,
Thanks for the in depth information about this brand of protein bar. I was not at all familiar with it, is it available nationwide or just on the west coast?
I like the fact that your review offers comments on three different aspects of the bar, taste, texture and nutrition. This is a bar I would consider eating with a cup of coffee or tea as a meal replacement or snack at work.
Keep up the good work, I look forward to hearing more from you.
All the best,
Kyle Ann
Hi Kyle Ann, thanks for stopping by! I received this particular bar through the mail. I have never seen WOLO bars in any stores by me, I live in upstate NY. You can get them easily online or maybe you can find them where you live. Eventually I will put an affiliate link on my site here, but I haven’t monitized it.yet. Hope this helps, please.visit again, I’ll be posting reviews often!
I find this to be a good topic as America has changed so much. Obesity has become a issue, and healthy snacks could be the start of solution. As a parent I don,t like feeding my kids the donuts and candy bars that every gas station sales or the crap that fast food offers. A healthy snack is a perfect solution to hold them over till we get home and prepare a good meal.
Hi Lance, I hear ya, I have a young teen age son, and it’s tough to get him to eat good. Some of these protein bars are much better than eating regular candy bars and chips. Some are just like eating a glorified candy bar. Like anything else, protein products have their place in moderation, but I always lean on the side of a chicken breast or lean beef to get the bulk of my protein, but protein bars and cookies and shakes can be a good supplement when whole food is not available. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the post!
When I pick up a bar for a hike or camping snack, I always look at protein grams first. I like it to be above 15 grams. If it is, then I note the grams of sugar. If that’s low, then I read the ingredients to see if there are any unwanted fillers.
I like that you were honest in stating that this bar may be slightly lacking in the flavor department. However, with a quick look at the ingredients you listed, I would give it a try. High protein, high fiber, low sugar, and I like that it’s made with whey protein rather than soy protein.
Better flavor is always something a company can work on improving. I’d say this company’s primary goal was to provide good nutrition without a high sugar content. I’m curious about Pea Protein. I’ve actually never seen that before.
Hi Cris, thanks for the comment. I have reviewed some other products with pea protein in the ingredients on this site, and the best I can say is that it’s a mixed bag. Some of the products I’ve tasted were a bit bland and had a grainy texture, but others were fine, and I didn’t notice any taste or texture problems with them.
I guess it’s how you look at it, but I am a sucker for a product that tastes good. There are so many protein products out there with pea protein, and I have only tried a few, so I am no expert.
The WOLO bars might be a good one to try because it meets your nutrition requirements, and I think they will hold up and not get too mushy or soggy out in the elements. Please check out the site again!
I enjoyed your approach by expressing your personal experience with the protein bar in regards to its textures, contents and overall consumption experience. This is a useful article as it expresses the need to get additional protein in during the day, showing how the WOLO protein bar is one of them.
For me this is more of a passion area and i know a thing or two about training and getting in the right amount of protein dependant on your goals. If you are looking to increase on muscle mass or even maintain it, on your training and resting (healing) days it is very important to get at least 1 gram of protein per 1lb of your body weight.
A protein bar is a good snack alternative to eating heavier foods for increased protein intake, which you would otherwise usually have during a meal, and protein bars can be a lot leaner and calorie reduced than having a standard snack or meal high in protein but can also be rather high in calories.
So yes, this bar is a good protein alternative, but what do you think about the consumption of protein shakes as an alternative or add on?
Hi Shane, thanks for stopping by, and for explaining the ratio of protein per body weight to gain or maintain muscle mass. I have not tried many protein shakes yet, although I have had the Monster Energy protein drinks and I liked them.
I will be trying some protein shakes to review in the near future, and if there are any that you would suggest I try and write about, I will definitely keep that in mind. I eat so many protein bars now, that I don’t want to overdo it with the shakes, but I will eventually start to try them. Thanks again, and stop by often, as I will be reviewing lots of protein bars, cookies and other products in upcoming posts.